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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,388.70, 30,546.60 and 16,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,388.70, 30,546.60 and 16,670.80 is: 24,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388.70 : 30,546.60 = 16,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388.70/30,546.60 = 16,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388.70x = 30,546.60 × 16,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388.70x = 509,236,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,236,259.28/20,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.40

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